RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2005-01381
INDEX CODE:
COUNSEL: Vietnam Vets of America
HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 28 Oct 06
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
Her narrative reason for separation, Personality Disorder, be corrected to
reflect Adjustment Disorder.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
Applicant makes no contentions. In support of her request applicant
provided documentation associated with her administrative discharge, and an
excerpt from AFI 36-3208. Her complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
Applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 15 Jan 02 in the grade of
airman first class.
On 10 Dec 03, applicant was notified by her commander that he was
recommending she be discharged from the Air Force in accordance with AFPD
36-32 and AFI 36-3208, paragraph 5.11.9.3, Conditions That Interfere with
Military Service, Mental Disorders, Adjustment Disorders. The specific
reasons for this action were, in part, her non-responsiveness to
psychological treatment and consistently showing difficulty in adapting to
the military environment. She was advised of her rights in this matter and
acknowledged receipt of the notification on 11 Dec 03. She elected to
waive her rights to consult counsel and submit statements in her own
behalf. In a legal review of the case, the assistant staff judge advocate,
found the case legally sufficient and recommended that she be discharged
with an honorable discharge, without probation and rehabilitation. On 29
Dec 03, the discharge authority concurred with the recommendation and
directed discharge without probation and rehabilitation. Applicant was
discharged from the Air Force on 6 Jan 04. She served 1 year, 11 months,
and 22 days on active duty.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The BCMR Medical Consultant recommends the applicant's narrative reason be
changed to "Secretarial Authority." The Medical Consultant states her DD
Form 214 lists her narrative reason for separation as Personality Disorder
even though she was not diagnosed with a personality disorder. The DoD
uses the term "personality disorder" administratively to include all
unsuiting character and behavior disorders including Adjustment Disorder,
Personality Disorders, and Impulse Control Disorders. The Diagnostic and
Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders uses the term "personality disorder"
in a specific, defined manner to classify specific disorders of personality
that do not include Adjustment Disorder of Impulse Control Disorder. Since
she was not diagnosed with a personality disorder, it is inaccurate to list
the narrative reason as such, even though administratively it is correct.
The Medical Consultant recommends that the reenlistment eligibility code
not be changed.
The Medical Consultant evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
Applicant's response to the Air Force evaluation, with attachments, is
appended at Exhibit E.
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THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:
1. The applicant has exhausted all remedies provided by existing law or
regulations.
2. The application was timely filed.
3. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the
existence of an error or injustice warranting corrective action. We agree
with the BCMR Medical Consultant who opines that the narrative reason for
the applicant’s separation is unjust and should be changed. Therefore, we
recommend that her records be corrected as indicated below.
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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:
The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating
to APPLICANT be corrected to show that on 6 January 2004 she was discharged
under the provisions of AFI 36-3208, paragraph 1-2, (Secretarial
Authority), with Separation Program Designator (SPD) Code JFF.
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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2005-
01381 in Executive Session on 1 Jun 06, under the provisions of AFI 36-
2603:
Mr. James W. Russell III, Panel Chair
Mr. Alan A. Blomgren, Member
Mr. Vance E. Lineberger, Member
All members voted to correct the records, as recommended. The following
documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 23 Mar 05, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, BMCR Medical Consultant, dated 18 Apr 06.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 25 Apr 06.
Exhibit E. Letter. Applicant, dated 23 May 06.
JAMES W. RUSSELL III
Panel Chair
MEMORANDUM FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF
Having received and considered the recommendation of the Air Force
Board for Correction of Military Records and under the authority of Section
1552, Title 10, United States Code (70A Stat 116), it is directed that:
The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force
relating to APPLICANT, be corrected to show that on 6 January 2004 she
was discharged under the provisions of AFI 36-3208, paragraph 1-2,
(Secretarial Authority), with Separation Program Designator (SPD) Code
JFF.
JOE G. LINEBERGER
Director
Air Force Review Boards Agency
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